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Virtual school head

A local authority officer in England responsible for promoting the education of looked-after and previously looked-after children and children with a social worker.

Also called
VSH
Used in
England
Topic
Safeguarding and child protection

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Looked-after child (LAC) All four UK nations (details may differ)
A child in the care of a local authority, for example living with foster carers or in a children's home. Often now called a child looked after (CLA).
Designated teacher England Wales
A teacher who has statutory responsibility for promoting the educational achievement of looked-after and previously looked-after children at a school.

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